Breaking Boundaries:
Join the Exponential Business Growth in Salt Lake City's Northwest Quadrant
Open for business in the NWQ
Welcome to the UIPA jurisdictional- the Northwest Quadrant of Salt Lake City. Spanning a vast 16,000 acres, this expansive and prime location, seamlessly integrates with two major interstate freeways, vital national railways, and an international airport—creating a prosperous nexus for growth in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and aerospace and defense.
Read the Northwest Quadrant Market Assessment and Feasibility Analysis to learn more.
Kem C Gardner Salt Lake Inland Port Market Assessment
Utah Inland Port - Feasibility Analysis
The Northwest Quadrant Master Development Plan and Project Area Plan
UIPA Northwest Quadrant Master Development Plan
UIPA Northwest Quadrant Master Development Plan
Over the past several decades, numerous stakeholders expressed significant interest in the development and build-out of the Northwest Quadrant of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County. In consideration of these stakeholder groups and their concerns, a multi-point agreement was developed to help guide the UIPA when moving forward. To make the plan feasible, is was split into two phases.
UIPA Northwest Quadrant Project Area Plan
UIPA Northwest Quadrant Project Area Plan
These UIPA plans serve as authorizing documents that align
our resources and decisions with our long term goals of developing sustainable, generational regional economic growth
in the State of Utah.
NWQ Maps, Location and Key Attributes
Our interactive map provides an overview of
the Northwest Quadrant, an optimal location for businesses seeking logistical ease, multi-modal transportation options, and infrastructure-ready sites.
Northwest Quadrant Jurisdictional Area Map
UIPA Northwest Quadrant project area boundaries with road and railways
Why work in the Northwest Quadrant?
The Northwest Quadrant is centrally located among advanced transportation infrastructure, intermodal facilities, warehouse and distribution centers, a skilled workforce, and a supportive and expanding infrastructure. Together, these factors enable companies to efficiently move and distribute goods, connecting them to major markets with in the region, across the United States and beyond.
8 Key Features that give the NWQ a boost:
Interconnectivity
Flanked by major interstate freeways including I-80, I-215, and I-15, rapid road connectivity to wider regions makes the NWQ an ideal proposition for businesses requiring frequent and fast road transportation.
Ready Infrastructure
Parts of the area are equipped with existing infrastructure, highlighted in light blue on the interactive map. This means reduced setup times and potentially lower initial capital expenditures for your operations.
Arterial Access
The major arterial roads, depicted in purple in the interactive map, provide crucial internal connectivity. They ensure seamless movement within the larger port area, facilitating faster transfers between different sections of the port.
Real Estate Afforability & Availability
Benefit from competitive pricing in Salt Lake City's industrial real estate market, offering more favorable costs than regional counterparts, and engage in an active market with significant developments, especially in the NWQ, illustrated by SLC's average property costs.
Rail Advantage
With integrated Railroads, businesses can benefit from heavy goods movement, enabling efficient transportation over longer distances.
Business-Friendly Environment:
Benefit from a unique partnership among government levels and the private sector that propels
startup success and enterprise growth, paving the way for economic prosperity and innovation.
Airport Proximity
The proximity to the Salt Lake City International
Airport cannot be overstated. Immediate access to air cargo options is a significant advantage for businesses that require rapid international or domestic air shipments.
Sustainability Commitment
Our project emphasizes environmental responsibility.
The designated Natural Area ensures preservation of local ecosystems, and the Eco-Industrial Buffer zones are tailored to blend industrial activity with eco-friendly practices.
Join UIPA in shaping the future of commerce, manufacturing, technology and innovation in the Northwest Quadrant.
Utah’s economy continues to outperform the rest of the nation. If you’re ready to enjoy all our state has to offer—both professionally and personally—the time is now. And Northwest Quadrant is the place.
For information about the NWQ, contact:
Stephen Smith, Associate Vice President & Regional Project Area Development UIPA